Core rules12
Occupancy / age restrictions
Restricted
The community is for persons 55 years or older, requiring at least one permanent resident per home to be 55+, with no permanent residents under 19, and temporary visits for those under 19 limited to 30 days per calendar year, subject to hardship exceptions by the Declarant to maintain 80% adult occupancy.
“The Subdivision is an adult community designed to provide housing for persons 55 years of age or older. All homes that are occupied must be occupied by at least one person who is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. No person under nineteen (19) years of age may be a permanent resident of a home, except that persons below the age of nineteen (19) years may be permitted to visit and temporarily reside for periods not exceeding thirty (30) days in total in any calendar year period.”
Declaration · Section 1 · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
Rentals / leasing
Not addressed
Information regarding rentals is not found in the provided document.
Short-term rentals
Not addressed
Information regarding short-term rentals is not found in the provided document.
Pets
Restricted
Birds, fish, dogs, and cats are permitted, with a maximum of two pets per Lot; owners are responsible for pet damage, immediate waste removal, and keeping pets on a leash, while other animals, livestock, or poultry are prohibited.
“Birds, fish, dogs and cats shall be pennitted, with a maximum of two (2) pets per Lot. Each Owner shall be personally responsible for any damage caused the Common Area by any such pet and shall be responsible to immediately remove and dispose of any excrement of such pet and shall be responsible to keep such pet on a leash. No other animals, livestock, or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred, or kept on any Lot or on the Common Area.”
Declaration · Section 6 · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
RVs & campers
Not addressed
The provided document does not contain any information regarding recreational vehicles.
Boats
Not addressed
The provided document does not contain any information regarding boats.
Parking
Restricted
Owners may only park, store, or keep vehicles wholly within their driveway, garage, or other non-visitor parking spaces, and trucks over 3/4 ton, campers, boats (unless in garage with door closed), trailers, aircraft, or any non-private non-commercial vehicles are prohibited from parking spaces.
“No Owner of a Lot shall park, store, or keep any vehicle except wholly within his driveway, garage or other non-visitor parking spaces. No truck in excess of 3/4 ton, camper, boat, trailer, or aircraft, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle may be parked in a parking space except a boat may be kept in the garage with the garage door closed.”
Declaration · ARTICLE VIII · p.10
Last verified 2026-07-17
Fences
Restricted
Owners are responsible for painting and keeping clean all fences and walls, maintaining the gate on the gate fence or wall, and maintaining the structural integrity of all walls and fences serving their Lots, with shared costs for shared walls and specific cleaning/painting duties for perimeter Lots to ensure uniform appearance.
“Owners shall be responsible for all Wall and Fence maintenance not assumed by the District in ARTICLE II. Section l. Subject to Article IX each Owner shall paint and keep clean all fences and walls. The gate on .the gate fence or wall shall be maintained by the Owner enjoying the use of the adjacent side y~d area. Owners shall be responsible for maintenance and repair of the structural integrity of all walls and fences serving the Owners'Lots whether on the Owner's Lot or on an adjacent Lot, Common Area or dedicated area.”
Declaration · Section 8 · p.10
Last verified 2026-07-17
Architectural approval
Requires approval
Owners, other than the Declarant or its transferees, must obtain prior written approval of plans and specifications from the architectural committee for any structural alteration, exterior repainting or repair, or addition to their residence that would substantially alter its exterior appearance, ensuring the proposed work benefits and enhances the Subdivision.
“No Owner, other than Declarant or its transferees, shall make any structural alteration, or shall undertake any exterior repainting or repair of, or addition to his residence, which would substantially alter the exterior appearance thereof, without the prior written approval of the plans and specifications therefor by the architectural committee appointed by the Declarant.”
Declaration · p.11
Last verified 2026-07-17
Home business
Not allowed
No business of any kind may be conducted on any residence, with the exception of the Declarant's business of developing and selling Lots.
“No business of any kind shall be conducted on any residence with the exception of the business of Declarant and the transferees of Declarant in developing and selling all of the Lots as provided herein.”
Declaration · Section 2 · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
Signs
Restricted
No signs of any kind are permitted without prior written consent from the Declarant, except for customary name and address signs and professional 'for sale' or 'for rent' signs.
“No sign of any kind shall be displayed to public view on a Lot or the Common Area without the prior written consent of the Declarant, except customary name and address signs. Professional signs advertising a property for sale or rent shall be permitted.”
Declaration · Section 4 · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
Setbacks
Not addressed
Exterior & architectural4
Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment
Restricted
No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are permitted within the Subdivision, except as specifically allowed by law, and any approved device's location must be pre-approved in writing by the Declarant.
“No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind, nor window air-conditioners or irrigation wells are permitted within the Subdivision, except as specifically allowed by law. The location of any improved device will be as previously approved by the Declarant in writing.”
Declaration · Section 11 · p.8
Last verified 2026-07-17
Conservation, wetlands & environmental
Restricted
No owner may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or perform any activity in the wetlands, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas described in the approved permit and recorded plat without prior approval from the District.
“No Owner of the property within the Subdivision may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or undenake or perform any activity in the wetlands, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas described in the approved permit and recorded plat of the Subdivision, unless prior approval is received from the Disuict pursuant to Chapter 40C-4, F.A.C.”
Declaration · Section 18 · p.9
Last verified 2026-07-17
Driveways & walkways
Restricted
Only clear (non-colored) concrete and driveway coatings are permitted; colored coatings require prior written consent from the Declarant or architectural review committee.
“Clear (noncolored) concrete and driveway coatings are permitted. No colored .coatings are permitted without the prior written consent ofDeclarant, its designee, or an architectural review committee appointed by Declarant or Declarant's desi~ee:”
Declaration · p.1
Last verified 2026-07-17
Property & structure upkeep
Restricted
Each owner must repair their residence to a condition comparable to its initial construction, maintain their Lot (excluding side yard/driveway easements), side yard easement, driveway easement, driveway, and the unpaved area between the roadway and front/side Lot lines in a mowed, edged, neat, and clean manner, and perpetually maintain vegetation in Special Easements for Landscaping.
“Subject to Article IX, each Owner shall, at his sole cost and expense, repair his residence, other than as otherwise provided for herein, keeping the same in condition comparable to the condition of such residence at the time of its initial construction, excepting only normal wear and tear.eh Lotr Owner shall be responsible for maintaining in a mowed, edged, neat and clean manner: (i) that portion of his Lot not subject to side yard or driveway easements, (ii) his side yard easement area, driveway easement area and driveway, whether on his Lot or on an adjacent Lot, Common Area or dedicated area, and (iii) the unpaved area between an adjacent roadway and the Owner's front and side Lot lines7 (iv) Owners of Lots subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping, as shown on the Plat or described in Article IV above, shall perpetually maintain the vegetation located thereon, consistent with good horticultural practice.”
Declaration · Section 1. Maintenance Obligations. · p.9
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & yard4
Clotheslines / outdoor drying
Not allowed
The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or placing of clothes poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.
“The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or placing of clothes poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.”
Declaration · Section 11 · p.8
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & lawn maintenance
Restricted
Each Owner must maintain their Lot, side yard easement, driveway easement, driveway, and the unpaved area between the roadway and their front/side Lot lines in a mowed, edged, neat, and clean manner, and perpetually maintain vegetation in Special Easements for Landscaping consistent with good horticultural practice and Marion County regulations.
“Each Lotr Owner shall be responsible for maintaining in a mowed, edged, neat and clean manner: (i) that portion of his Lot not subject to side yard or driveway easements, (ii) his side yard easement area, driveway easement area and driveway, whether on his Lot or on an adjacent Lot, Common Area or dedicated area, and (iii) the unpaved area between an adjacent roadway and the Owner's front and side Lot lines7 (iv) Owners of Lots subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping, as shown on the Plat or described in Article IV above, shall perpetually maintain the vegetation located thereon, consistent with good horticultural practice.”
Declaration · Section 11 · p.9
Last verified 2026-07-17
Lawn ornaments & decor
Restricted
Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding a thirty-day duration.
“Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasons displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration.”
Declaration · Section 4 · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
Mailboxes
Not allowed
Individual mailboxes are not permitted on Lots; mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service and housed by Declarant for a one-time lifetime charge of $100 per box, which is re-charged upon title transfer.
“Individual mailboxes may not be located upon a Lot. Mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service at no cost to Owner, however, those boxes shall be housed by Declarant at a one time lifetime charge to Owner of $100.00 per box. If title to a Lot is transferred, n new charge shall be made to the new Owner.”
Declaration · Section 16 · p.8
Last verified 2026-07-17
Vehicles & parking1
Commercial & non-passenger vehicles
Not allowed
No Owner may repair or restore any motor vehicle, boat, trailer, aircraft, or other vehicle on any portion of any Lot or the Common Area, except for emergency repairs necessary to move the vehicle to a proper repair facility.
“No Owner of a Lot shall repair or restore any motor vehicle, boat, trailer, aircraft, or other vehicle on any portion of any Lot, oron the Common Area, except for emergency repairs, and then only to the extent necessary to enable movement thereof to a proper repair facility.”
Declaration · ARTICLE VIII · p.10
Last verified 2026-07-17
Use & conduct5
Common area use & conduct
Not allowed
Nothing may be altered, constructed, or removed from the Common Area after its original development without the Declarant's written consent, and only the District is responsible for Common Area landscaping maintenance.
“Nothing shall be altered in, constructed on, or removed from the Common Area except on the written consent of the Declarant, after the original development thereof by the Declarant. Landscaping maintenance in the Common Area shall be the duty of the District and no other person shall attempt to alter or maintain it.”
Declaration · Section 10 · p.8
Last verified 2026-07-17
Insurance & rebuilding after damage
Restricted
If a residence or walls are damaged or destroyed, the Owner must rebuild, repair, or reconstruct them to their prior appearance and condition within two months of damage and complete within six months, unless prevented by governmental authority, subject to architectural control.
“If aU or any portion of a residence is damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty, it shall be the duty of the Owner thereof, with all due diligence, to rebuild repair, or reconstruct such residence and walls in a manner which will substantially restore it to its appearance and condition immediately prior to the casualty. Reconstruction shall be undertaken within two (2) months after the damage occurs, and shall be completed within six (6} months after the damage occurs, unless prevented by governmental authority. Such reconstru~cion is subject to the provisions or Article IX.”
Declaration · Section 5 · p.10
Last verified 2026-07-17
Noise, nuisance & conduct
Restricted
Owners must keep radios, record players, television, voices, and other sounds at a moderate level from 10:00 p.m. to one hour before daylight, with an exception for Declarant's construction noises.
“Owner(s) shall use his property in such a manner as to allow his neighbors to enjoy the use of their property. Radios, record players, television, voices and other sounds are to be kept on a moderate level from 10:00 p.m. to one (1) hour before daylight. These restrictions shall not apply to construction noises being made by the Declarant.”
Declaration · Section 3 · p.8
Last verified 2026-07-17
Solicitation & yard sales
Restricted
The Declarant reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery, and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.
“The Declarant reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.”
Declaration · Section 14 · p.8
Last verified 2026-07-17
Trash & recycling
Restricted
All garbage must be contained in plastic bags prescribed by Declarant, placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up, or in a dumpster if required by Declarant, and owners must participate in a curbside recycling program if instituted.
“All garbage will be contained in plastic bags prescribed by Declarant and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up. In the alternative, the Declarant shall have the right to require that garbage be placed in a dumpster and not placed curbside. In either event, all garbage must be contained in fully closed and sealed plastic bags prescribed by the Declarant.”
Declaration · Section 12 · p.8
Last verified 2026-07-17